Mona Bjerkness Thief River Falls, MN age 59 passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Troy Bates presiding. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home. Mona Stephanie Hagen was born on September 8, 1953 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Henry and Lorena (LaValley) Hagen. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN. Mona attended schools in Fergus Falls, MN and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1972. While living in Thief River Falls, Mona worked at Thief River Falls Radio. It was her dream job and she loved going to work. Mona enjoyed her flower garden, spending time with her kids and grandkids, going to Maple Lake, and the past 24 years with Dave. Survivors include David Widme of Thief River Falls; 3 children, Brian Bjerkness of Minot, ND, Michelle (Tate) Burns of Minot, ND, and Stephanie (Matthew) Overgaard of Fargo, ND; 6 grandchildren, Mariah Burns, Isabella, Braxton, & Emma Overgaard, Christopher & Casi Burns; and many friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; brother, Jerome Hagen; and sister, Rebecca Hagen.